Wisconsin Case Commentaries

Odor of Controlled Substances as Probable Cause for Arrest: STATE v. SECRIST

Date: Mar 3, 1999

Odor of Controlled Substances as Probable Cause for Arrest: STATE v. SECRIST Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Timothy M. Secrist, 224 Wis. 2d 201 (1999), is a pivotal case in Wisconsin...

STATE v. O'BRIEN: Upholding Physical Proximity in Search Warrants and Limiting Post-Conviction Discovery

Date: Jan 22, 1999

STATE v. O'BRIEN: Upholding Physical Proximity in Search Warrants and Limiting Post-Conviction Discovery Introduction In State of Wisconsin v. Delano J. O'Brien, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Elstad Exception: Admissibility of Subsequent Voluntary Statements Following Initial Miranda Violation

Date: Jan 22, 1999

Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Elstad Exception: Admissibility of Subsequent Voluntary Statements Following Initial Miranda Violation Introduction In the landmark case of State of Wisconsin v....

Intentional Fraud Excludes Insurance Coverage: Analysis of A.O. Smith Corp. v. Allstate Insurance

Date: Oct 21, 1998

Intentional Fraud Excludes Insurance Coverage: Analysis of A.O. Smith Corp. v. Allstate Insurance Introduction The case of A.O. Smith Corporation et al. v. Allstate Insurance Companies et al....

Alford Plea and Probation Conditions: Upholding Due Process in STATE EX REL. WARREN v. SCHWARZ

Date: Jul 2, 1998

Alford Plea and Probation Conditions: Upholding Due Process in STATE EX REL. WARREN v. SCHWARZ Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin ex rel. Philip I. Warren v. David H. Schwarz, decided on...

Establishment of Negligent Hiring, Training, and Supervision Liability in Wisconsin: Analysis of Miller v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Date: Jun 25, 1998

Establishment of Negligent Hiring, Training, and Supervision Liability in Wisconsin: Analysis of Miller v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Introduction The case of Stanley K. Miller and Deborah D. Miller v....

Broad Interpretation of 'Bodily Injury' in Insurance Policies for Negligent Supervision Claims: Wisconsin Supreme Court's Decision in Doyle v. Engelke

Date: Jun 25, 1998

Broad Interpretation of 'Bodily Injury' in Insurance Policies for Negligent Supervision Claims: Wisconsin Supreme Court's Decision in Doyle v. Engelke Introduction The landmark case of Doyle v....

Voluntary Consent and Attenuation in Warrantless Searches: Insights from STATE v. PHILLIPS

Date: May 23, 1998

Voluntary Consent and Attenuation in Warrantless Searches: Insights from STATE v. PHILLIPS Introduction State of Wisconsin v. Jason Phillips, 218 Wis. 2d 180 (1998), is a pivotal case addressed by...

Multiplicity in Double Jeopardy: Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Separate Convictions for Distinct Homicide and Reckless Endangerment Offenses

Date: May 1, 1998

Multiplicity in Double Jeopardy: Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Separate Convictions for Distinct Homicide and Reckless Endangerment Offenses Introduction The case of State of Wisconsin v. Randy J....

Balancing Relevance and Prejudice: The State of Wisconsin v. Sullivan and the Admissibility of Other Acts Evidence

Date: Mar 26, 1998

Balancing Relevance and Prejudice: The State of Wisconsin v. Sullivan and the Admissibility of Other Acts Evidence Introduction In the landmark case of State of Wisconsin v. Kevin P. Sullivan (216...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Economic Loss Doctrine Bar on Tort Claims by Remote Commercial Purchasers in Absence of Privity

Date: Feb 27, 1998

Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Economic Loss Doctrine Bar on Tort Claims by Remote Commercial Purchasers in Absence of Privity Introduction The case of Daanen Janssen, Incorporated v. Cedarapids,...

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Wisconsin Case Commentaries

Odor of Controlled Substances as Probable Cause for Arrest: STATE v. SECRIST

STATE v. O'BRIEN: Upholding Physical Proximity in Search Warrants and Limiting Post-Conviction Discovery

Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Elstad Exception: Admissibility of Subsequent Voluntary Statements Following Initial Miranda Violation

Intentional Fraud Excludes Insurance Coverage: Analysis of A.O. Smith Corp. v. Allstate Insurance

Alford Plea and Probation Conditions: Upholding Due Process in STATE EX REL. WARREN v. SCHWARZ

Establishment of Negligent Hiring, Training, and Supervision Liability in Wisconsin: Analysis of Miller v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Broad Interpretation of 'Bodily Injury' in Insurance Policies for Negligent Supervision Claims: Wisconsin Supreme Court's Decision in Doyle v. Engelke

Voluntary Consent and Attenuation in Warrantless Searches: Insights from STATE v. PHILLIPS

Multiplicity in Double Jeopardy: Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Separate Convictions for Distinct Homicide and Reckless Endangerment Offenses

Balancing Relevance and Prejudice: The State of Wisconsin v. Sullivan and the Admissibility of Other Acts Evidence

Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Economic Loss Doctrine Bar on Tort Claims by Remote Commercial Purchasers in Absence of Privity

State v. Van Camp: Reinforcing the Standards for Voluntary No Contest Pleas in Wisconsin

Wisconsin v. Setagord and Downing: Supreme Court Upholds Discretion in Imposing Extended Parole Eligibility Dates

Ensuring Valid Waiver of Counsel and Competency: Insights from STATE v. KLESSIG

Waiver of Probable Cause Challenge in Automobile Searches: STATE v. CABAN

Torgerson v. Journal/Sentinel Inc.: Clarifying the Actual Malice Standard in Public Figure Defamation Cases

Withdrawal of Alford Plea Based on Corroborated Recantation: State of Wisconsin v. Ronald W. McCallum

Affirmation of Military Retired Pay as Divisible Property and Income for Child Support in Divorce Cases

Wisconsin Supreme Court Establishes Clarity on Bail Jumping Prosecution under Wis. Stat. §946.49

Enforcement of Plea Agreements and Effective Counsel: Insights from STATE v. SMITH